Summary:
The city of Jonesport, Maine is home to two schools - Jonesport Elementary School and Jonesport-Beals High School, which are part of the Jonesport Public Schools and Moosabec Central School District. While Jonesport-Beals High School has seen significant improvement in its state-wide ranking, moving from the bottom quarter to the top third, Jonesport Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Maine elementary schools.
Jonesport-Beals High School stands out with a 100% four-year graduation rate, a remarkable achievement. However, both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the high school level, where 45.5% of students are chronically absent. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as both schools have a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 50% of high school students and 43.88% of elementary students qualifying.
Another notable finding is the racial homogeneity of the student populations, with Jonesport Elementary School having an exceptionally high percentage of white students at 98.98%. This lack of diversity may have implications for the schools' ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Overall, the data suggests that while Jonesport-Beals High School has made significant strides, the schools in Jonesport, Maine face ongoing challenges that require targeted interventions to address attendance, socioeconomic factors, and diversity in order to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students.
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